[Today's Travel] "Looking for the Owner of the Lotte World Time Capsule from 20 Years Ago" and More

Opening Sealed Messages Inside the Ice Rink
Recruiting Guests Who Participated on Official SNS
Phoenix Park to Host Kids Pool Party Next Month and More

Here are the latest news and new products from the travel and leisure industry as of the 19th. Lotte World opened a time capsule sealed in the ice rink 20 years ago and shared the nostalgic messages inside. Phoenix Park in Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do, will operate a 'Kids Pool Party' program targeting family customers starting from the 13th of next month. Norangpungseon has launched a product that allows customers to experience wellness programs in Gongju in collaboration with the Gongju Cultural Tourism Foundation. You can also check out the summer-exclusive products of Haevichi Hotel & Resort Jeju and the summer special menu at Jeju Shinhwa World.

Lotte World Opens Ice Rink Time Capsule for 20th Anniversary

Ice Rink Time Capsule 20th Anniversary Opening
[Photo by Lotte World]

On June 29, 2004, Lotte World began renewing its ice rink to improve ice quality. At that time, they melted all the existing ice and invited about 50 guests to hold a 'Time Capsule Sealing Ceremony.' The approximately 13 cm cylindrical time capsule contained messages written by guests addressed to their beloved family members and lovers 20 years in the future, along with family photos. The time capsules were sealed beneath the ice rink at its center.

In July 2021, the ice rink was renewed into a complex cultural space called 'Ice Garden,' and the ice was melted again to retrieve the time capsules sealed beneath the ice. Marking the 20th anniversary this year, the time capsules were opened. Inside were various stories, including messages hoping that a newborn daughter had grown into a dignified university student, messages expecting that the sender and their spouse would have embarked on a world tour in their twilight years 20 years later, messages wondering whether the sender had achieved their dreams, and messages containing special connections with the ice rink.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ice rink time capsule, Lotte World is seeking out the guests who sealed the time capsules together at that time. They plan to return the time capsules, which have been frozen for 20 years, to their owners and present small gifts as a token of gratitude for the love sent by the guests.

Phoenix Park to Host Family-Friendly Kids Pool Party Starting July

Phoenix Pyeongchang Blue Canyon
Photo by Phoenix Park

Phoenix Park announced that it will hold the '2024 Phoenix Kids Pool Party' at Blue Canyon Water Park starting from the 13th of next month. The event will feature EDM DJ performances, bubble parties, various recreational activities, and prize events running until August 18. A related kids pool party package has also been released.

The package includes a standard room for four guests, breakfast buffet at the 온도 (Ondo) restaurant, and access to Blue Canyon Water Park. Guests can choose to use either the luge or the imagination playground. Prices start from 280,000 KRW, and the package is available until August 31.

Norangpungseon Launches 'Wellness in Gongju'

Gongju Healing Forest
Photo by Norangpungseon

Norangpungseon announced the launch of the 'Wellness in Gongju' product in collaboration with the Gongju Cultural Tourism Foundation, offering healing for both body and mind. Reservations are available until the end of November, and the program is themed around wellness programs representative of Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do, and the culture of Baekje. Customers can experience a variety of schedules ranging from day trips to one-night, two-day stays.

Customers who use the wellness product by November 30 and write a review on their social media channels within 7 days, including specific hashtags such as #Norangpungseon and #GongjuCulturalTourismFoundation, will be entered into a draw to receive a 'Wellness Kit' containing items like a singing bowl, yulpi tea bags, room spray, and aroma oil.

Haevichi Hotel & Resort Jeju Launches ‘Summer Vibe Package’

Haevichi Hotel & Resort Jeju Resort Outdoor Swimming Pool
[Photo by Haevichi Hotel & Resort]

Haevichi Hotel & Resort Jeju announced the launch of the 'Summer Vibe Package,' allowing guests to enjoy an exotic summer vacation with a beautiful view of the blue sea right in front of them. This package can be booked for either the hotel or the resort. The hotel package includes one night in a superior room and access to indoor and outdoor swimming pools and fitness facilities.

The resort package offers one night in a junior suite room with separate living and sleeping areas for greater comfort, access to the resort's outdoor swimming pool, and priority participation in the 'Wellness Program,' which includes sunset yoga and bicycle tours. Common benefits include two servings of yogurt or ade made from Jeju-grown apple mangoes. The package also includes a 10% discount on food and beverage outlets and Spa Ara. Guests staying for two nights will receive additional benefits of wood-fired pizza and two draft beers or beverages. The package is available until August 31, with prices starting at 246,000 KRW for the hotel and 323,000 KRW for the resort.